Cost of Living Calculator - Piedmont, California vs San Rafael, California


The cost of living in San Rafael, California is 39.5% cheaper than Piedmont, California.

You would need a salary of $30,270 in San Rafael, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Piedmont, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Rafael, California is cheaper than Piedmont, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in San Rafael
than in Piedmont, California
Piedmont, CA vs San Rafael, CA
Compared to Piedmont, San Rafael is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.5% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% higher
  Commute
  0.9% lower
  Health
  5.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.4% higher

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